AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs AMD Ryzen 7 170 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 records a PassMark single-thread score of 3128, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records 2740. The Ryzen 7 170 leads by 12.4% in this test.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the Ryzen 7 170 scores 20760 versus 14520 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. This represents a 30.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 170.

Q: Do both processors use the same process node?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and AMD Ryzen 7 170 are fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. Both use the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename.

Q: Are the integrated graphics different between the two?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen 7 170 uses the Radeon 680M. Both are integrated graphics solutions, but they are distinct models.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, giving it two additional cores and four additional threads.

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43689, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average benchmark score of 19364, placing it in the 73rd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a clear sweep: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. There are no benchmark categories where the Ryzen 5 7533HS takes the lead.

The Ryzen 7 170 delivers its largest victories in compute-heavy workloads. In floating point math, it scores 44979 against 27800 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a 38.2% advantage. Integer math shows a similar pattern: 79738 versus 50800, a 36.3% lead. Extended instruction workloads also favor the Ryzen 7 170 by 38%, with scores of 18107 and 11219 respectively.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS remains competitive only in the narrowest sense. Its closest result is in the find prime numbers test, where it scores 48 against 49 for the Ryzen 7 170, a 2% deficit. In physics simulation, the gap narrows to 7.8%, with scores of 821 and 890. These are the only two tests where the Ryzen 5 7533HS comes within single digits of its rival.

For users prioritizing memory compression or encryption, the Ryzen 7 170 shows substantial margins. Data compression scores 265920 versus 168692, a 36.6% lead. Data encryption scores 16078 versus 10718, a 33.3% lead. Random string sorting follows the same trend, with 27804 versus 17669, a 36.5% margin.

The single-thread result is less lopsided but still favors the Ryzen 7 170. It records 3128 against 2740, a 12.4% advantage. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 170 is not only stronger in multi-threaded scenarios but also holds a meaningful lead in lightly threaded tasks.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Zen 3+ with the Rembrandt-R codename. AMD manufactures both on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The socket is identical, AMD Socket FP7, and both use DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

The die sizes differ slightly. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has a die size of 208 mm², while the Ryzen 7 170 has a die size of 210 mm². This 2 mm² difference reflects the additional cores on the Ryzen 7 170.

Cache layouts are identical in structure. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core cache design means the Ryzen 7 170, with its 8 cores, has more total L1 and L2 cache than the 6-core Ryzen 5 7533HS, but the shared L3 pool remains the same size.

The integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen 7 170 uses the Radeon 680M. Neither processor supports ECC memory in the case of the Ryzen 5 7533HS, but the Ryzen 7 170 does support ECC memory.

PCIe support is identical: Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has two part numbers listed, 100-000001632 (FP7) and 100-000001634 (FP7r2), while the Ryzen 7 170 has a single part number, 100-000000989.

Specification Differences

The core count is the primary specification difference. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The Ryzen 5 7533HS has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Ryzen 7 170 has a lower base clock of 3.20 GHz but a significantly higher boost clock of 4.75 GHz.

Both processors have the same TDP of 35 watts. Both use the AMD Socket FP7. Both use Zen 3+ architecture, the Rembrandt-R codename, and a 6 nm TSMC process.

Die size differs: 208 mm² for the Ryzen 5 7533HS versus 210 mm² for the Ryzen 7 170.

Memory support is identical in bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s, dual-channel, DDR5. ECC memory support differs, with the Ryzen 5 7533HS lacking it and the Ryzen 7 170 supporting it.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 660M on the Ryzen 5 7533HS versus Radeon 680M on the Ryzen 7 170.

Release dates differ. The Ryzen 5 7533HS released on 2024-08-31, while the Ryzen 7 170 released on 2025-09-30.

The generation labels differ: the Ryzen 5 7533HS is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)), while the Ryzen 7 170 is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)). The Ryzen 5 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series, while the Ryzen 7 170 has no series designation listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data records 11 benchmark comparisons, and the Ryzen 7 170 wins all 11. The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 43689 for the Ryzen 7 170 versus 19364 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

The largest margin is in floating point math. The Ryzen 7 170 scores 44979, which is 38.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7533HS score of 27800. Extended instructions show a 38% gap, with 18107 versus 11219. Data compression shows a 36.6% gap, with 265920 versus 168692.

Integer math favors the Ryzen 7 170 by 36.3%, with 79738 versus 50800. Random string sorting shows a 36.5% margin, with 27804 versus 17669. Data encryption shows a 33.3% margin, with 16078 versus 10718.

The multithread test shows a 30.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 170, with 20760 versus 14520. This is the second-smallest margin among the 11 tests, despite the core count difference.

The smallest margins are in find prime numbers and physics. The prime numbers test shows only a 2% difference, with 49 versus 48. The physics test shows a 7.8% difference, with 890 versus 821.

The single-thread test shows a 12.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 170, with 3128 versus 2740. This result is notable because it indicates the Ryzen 7 170 has a higher boost clock that translates into real single-thread performance gains, not just additional cores.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS has no winning benchmark in this comparison. Its closest performance is in the prime numbers test, where it trails by only 1 point.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every recorded benchmark. The Ryzen 7 170 wins 11 out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, with no category favoring the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

The Ryzen 7 170 is the stronger choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 4.75 GHz boost clock, deliver a 30.1% advantage in the multithread test and even larger margins in math-intensive workloads. The 38.2% lead in floating point math and 36.3% lead in integer math indicate that compute-heavy applications will run noticeably faster on the Ryzen 7 170.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS does have a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 3.20 GHz, but this does not translate into any benchmark victory. The Ryzen 7 170 compensates with a higher boost clock of 4.75 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, which explains its 12.4% single-thread advantage.

The Ryzen 7 170 also holds the edge in memory-related workloads. Data compression and encryption show 36.6% and 33.3% margins respectively. The ECC memory support on the Ryzen 7 170 adds another functional advantage for users who require error-correcting memory.

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is the lower-performing option across all categories. Its only comparative strengths are its slightly higher base clock and its earlier release date. The 73rd percentile ranking for the Ryzen 5 7533HS versus the 88th percentile ranking for the Ryzen 7 170 confirms the overall performance hierarchy.

For users choosing between these two mobile processors, the Ryzen 7 170 is the clear performance leader. The Ryzen 5 7533HS remains a functional 6-core option, but it trails in every measured workload. The data supports selecting the Ryzen 7 170 for any application where processing throughput matters.